Lead Warehouse

Cencora • Lockbourne, OH

6d

About The Position

The Lead Warehouse role supports Cencora's U.S. distribution services operating through its AmerisourceBergen business. The position supports receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities by handling materials, records, and shipment information; inspecting products and warehouse conditions; and coordinating inventory and operational information. The role preserves product and inventory integrity, adjusts activities to address routine exceptions and shifting priorities, and identifies operational issues for escalation and corrective action.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with one weekday off. The role requires at least two years of work experience, a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with distribution center workflows, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment. Overtime may be necessary, and participation in physical inventory is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two or more years of work experience.
• Good overall understanding of distribution center workflow and ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency operating reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, forklifts, and similar equipment.
• Ability to read and understand English to compare product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
• Teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Acquire materials, records, and shipment information needed to support receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Inspect products, storage conditions, and order outputs to maintain handling accuracy and shipment readiness.
• Consolidate inventory and operational information to improve transaction accuracy and workflow coordination.
• Adjust warehouse activities within established guidelines to address routine exceptions and changing priorities.
• Preserve product condition and inventory integrity through proper handling, storage, and movement practices.
• Identify operational issues and process gaps for timely escalation and corrective action.
• Maintain a clean work area to help keep merchandise clean and prevent work-related injuries.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and production standards.
• Work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Benefits and resources supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness.
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Training programs, professional development resources, mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED